Title

Author

Degree Date

Document Type

Dissertation - Public Access

Degree Name

Ed.D. Doctor of Education

Academic Discipline

Educational Leadership

First Advisor

Norman Weston

Second Advisor

Richard Streedain

Third Advisor

Harrington Gibson

Abstract

This dissertation examines the methods of learning from the student’s perspective in order to understand what made the first graduating class of MC Squared successful. The conceptual model of student success composed of non-academic factors of motivation, social connectedness, and self-management was used for the lens from which to understand the six students in depth. Through the research, it was uncovered that diversified learning environments, a mastery based assessment system, and an unwavering acceptance of students within a challenging and supportive environment are essential to the success achieved at MC Squared STEM High School. Lastly, the seminal contribution of this work is the Student Success Triangle (realignment of the primary non-academic factors).

Recommended Citation

McClellan, Jeffrey D., "The Message 2.0: Perceptions of Success from Members of the Founding Class of MC Squared STEM High School" (2013). Dissertations. 193.
https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/diss/193